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This stunning home-built Mk1 packs a rapid, 2.5-litre Duratec punch and is the result of one man’s creative vision, 30 years of parts hoarding and a whole heap of skill.

Gareth Charlton

Good things come to those who wait. Especially if you use that time wisely. We don’t, we’re impatient, procrastinate and spend too much time looking at dubious things on the internet. Mike Wilson, on the other hand, is blessed with patience, an enviable collection of classic Ford parts that he’s assembled over the decades, and the skill to assemble said parts with breathtaking results. “I was always around Escorts in the 1980s and I bought this rolling shell in 1990 for £50,” Mike tells us. “I have been collecting bits for 20 years and it sat until a few years ago, waiting its turn.” Glance at the photos and spec sheet and you could be forgiven for thinking that Mike’s April 1968 Mk1 is a mega-money chequebook build, but that…

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Classic Ford (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2024

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